French-Canadian Call & Response Songs
Les Chansons à Répondre—French for call and response songs—are a great way to learn and practice speaking French, while simultaneously celebrating a popular folk tradition. Parts of the song are first sung by the leader, then echoed by the rest of the singers. The imitation and repetition provide ample opportunities to learn the words of the song and join in the fun. Some of the songs that I will present are songs that I learned growing up in Québec and New Brunswick, while others are part of the repertoire of such popular groups as La Bottine Souriante, Les Charbonniers de l’Enfer , and Le Vent du Nord. Everything from “Alouette” to “Ziguezon” will be covered and printed versions will be provided.
French Camp
Louis Léger
French-Canadian, North America, and Quebecois
All levels